insert_link Namibia Political Groups Demand Funding for Ballot Oversight Political parties have expressed frustration over the Electoral Commission’s decision not to pay for their participation in monitoring ballot paper printing in South Africa. Manuel Ngaringombe, secretary general of the Popular Democratic Movement, said the four selected parties should not have to cover their own expenses for such a critical process. ECN’s spokesperson, De Wet Siluka. today16 October, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Electoral Commission Launches Provisional Voters Register De Wet Siluka of the Electoral Commission announced on Friday, 12 September 2025, the launch of the provisional voters register ahead of the regional and local authority council elections. He emphasized that the register allows citizens to verify that their names are correctly included before the polls. today15 September, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Ekandjo Slams Swapo VP Freeze as Unconstitutional Swapo veteran Jerry Ekandjo has condemned the party's central committee decision to suspend the vice president position until 2027, calling it unconstitutional. Speaking to One Africa TV NewsOnOne's Josia Shiwedha, Ekandjo criticized the move, which comes after the committee endorsed Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the sole presidential candidate for the upcoming extraordinary congress on Thursday. Last night's bulletin is now on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 you are free to […] today4 March, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 LPM Officially Joins IPC Election Court Battle The Electoral Court has ruled that the Landless People’s Movement can join the Independent Patriots for Change in its legal bid to challenge the 2024 National Assembly election. Judges ruled in favor after no opposition was raised against LPM’s application to co-apply in the case. LPM's Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: In the same sitting, Simataa raised this serious concern: today24 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Media Ombudsman Warns of Rising Misinformation in Elections The Media Ombudsman, Christie Keulder, has raised concerns over the growing spread of misinformation and disinformation in the country’s electoral process. Speaking at the Media Monitoring Report on the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections in Windhoek, Keulder stressed that Namibia is already experiencing the impact of false information campaigns. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. Weeknights at 7 watch it on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 or stream for […] today21 February, 2025
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 Ambassador Dunaiski Comments on Opposition’s Criticism of Election Process Ambassador Pius Dunaiski discussed the criticism from opposition parties, who accuse the Electoral Commission of severe mismanagement during last week's Presidential and National Assembly elections. Dunaiski warned that it would be a challenging case for the courts to resolve. today5 December, 2024
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 SADC Election Observers Arrive in Namibia for November Polls The Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC Countries has deployed a mission to Namibia to observe the Presidential and National Assembly elections on November 27. The 37-member delegation, led by Hon. Justice Priscilla Chigumba of Zimbabwe, includes representatives from nine SADC nations and two from West Africa for peer learning. Based in Windhoek’s Mercure Hotel, the mission will assess Namibia's electoral process, ensuring transparency and impartiality. A preliminary statement will follow […] today21 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Mauritius PM Concedes Defeat to Rival in Parliamentary Election Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth has acknowledged his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, suffered a “huge defeat” in Sunday’s parliamentary election says BBC Africa. Jugnauth, 62, who sought a second term, stated, “The population has decided to choose another team." His main 77 year-old opponent, Navin Ramgoolam, leader of the Alliance of Change coalition, is set to become the next leader of the Indian Ocean nation. While Mauritius is celebrating, this election […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link World Pennsylvania results not expected on election night Pennsylvania has been a major focus for both the Trump and Harris campaigns, as polling shows the two candidates in a dead heat to claim the state's nineteen electoral college votes. However, as was the case four years ago, if the race is as close as predicted, a winner isn't expected to be declared on election night. Ira Spitzer reports from Philadelphia. today6 November, 2024
